Being selected to represent your school on any team is a privilege not given to everyone and should be respected. The coach(s) saw something in you that they believe will help the team succeed. Don't be afraid to ask what that was. Being selected for a team allows you to attend practices. What you do during those practices will determine if you should see court time during the games. Making the team does not automatically mean you will see the court during games. You have to earn that right.
Many players have heard the quote, there is no "I" in team, or it is not "me"; it is "we," or if you want to be on the team, say "we," not "I."
A team is a group of people who, to succeed, must be there for each other. When you are selected for the team, during the season, you must be accountable to the other players on the team. Your behaviour in and out of uniform directly influences how others see the team or school. It would be best if you did everything possible to bring your best to the court during games and, more importantly, during practices. Practices are where you win games. If you continue to do any behaviour during or outside of practices that makes you less of a teammate, your team will not be able to reach the highest level. Your mental, physical and spiritual health needs to be maintained for you to offer your best to your teammates.
Mentally, you need to be positive and surround yourself with positive people who set goals and want to be the best they can be. Physically be aware of what you are putting into your body, and maintain your awareness by getting enough sleep. Be spiritually healthy by ensuring you stay ahead of your school work, recognizing and being thankful for the people there to help you. Do your best to be nice to others and be a participating member of the school. If you have people, factors, and behaviours that make you less, sacrifice some things, change some behaviours, plan for success and be there for the others who support you and your team. There is no better feeling than putting effort into seeing how good you and your team can become if the players selected for the team do more rather than less. Being a good team member will develop character and behaviours that will serve you in future in more than sports. Cherish the chance you have been given as a team member. Do not feel you are entitled to anything. Get out there and earn it. It will be amazing how much more you can achieve as a team than you can as an individual.
Congrats on making the team.
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